Aug 21
by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, dove, Laughing, Laughing dove, Nikon, Nikon D750, sunning, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, wings

Laughing Dove

The name Laughing dove is because the call of this common bird of the backyard is like human laughter. The individual here is seen sunning itself with the wings open. The Laughing Doves are most easily identified by the distinctive rufous and black neck pattern. These doves mainly feeds on grass seeds, grains and sometimes small insects and termites. The laughing dove are monogamous – the pair lasts a lifetime, however in the case of a loss of a partner they do replace partners. They are classified as least concern by IUCN.
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May 28
by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, Digitalfrescos, Minivet, Nikon, Nikon D750, swinhoe, swinhoe's, swinhoe's minivet, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, wild

Swinhoe’s minivet

Swinhoe’s minivet A first ever record of this species for Bangalore. We found this vagarant mixing with other minivets and glad to record this bird in Bangalore. Once we heard the sighting of this bird a quick check was made on the possible location and the next day morning (saturday) we were there to see if we can see this bird. We searched for an hour or so and then managed to sight this bird and also record a few images. Swinhoe’s minivet or brown-rumped minivet is a species of bird in the cuckooshrike family, Campephagidae. A bird that is commonly found in temperate forests, sub tropical or moist low land forests.
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May 28
by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, Digitalfrescos, harrier, Montagu, Montagu's Harrier, Nikon, Nikon D750, Sub-adult, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, wild

Montagu’s Harrier Female

Montagu’s Harrier Female The Montagu’s harrier is a migratory bird of prey of the harrier family. Its common name commemorates the British naturalist George Montagu. This was one of the boldest harrier seen, it would allow us approach very close and not get disturbed at all. In this particular scene the harrier was first seen early in the morning when the light was poor and then we made a full circle and came back after a couple of hours only to find this harrier perched in the same position. This sub adult seemed to be performing a Yoga pose for us.
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May 28
by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, Digitalfrescos, harrier, male, marsh harrier, Nikon, Nikon D750, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, wild

Marsh male preening

Marsh male preening The marsh harriers are birds of prey of the harrier subfamily. They are medium-sized raptors and the largest and broadest-winged harriers. The harrier is seen here preening. It was indeed a wonderful time to spend the whole morning observing and documenting the specific individual. All actions including resting to hunting, feeding, Preening all recorded in one session was wonderful.
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May 28
by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, Digitalfrescos, harrier, male, marsh harrier, Nikon, Nikon D750, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, wild

Male Marsh Harrier

Male Marsh Harrier The marsh harriers are birds of prey of the harrier subfamily. They are medium-sized raptors and the largest and broadest-winged harriers. The harrier is seen here resting after feeding on the kill. It was indeed a wonderful time to spend the whole morning observing and documenting the specific individual. All actions including resting to hunting, feeding, Preening all recorded in one session was wonderful.
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